Gospel Tangents Podcast

A 360-degree view of Mormonism. We interview the best Mormon scholars, scientists, and clergy from all restoration branches, including LDS, Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, Temple Lot, Remnant, etc.

Recent Episodes

Mormon Dissent Leads to Salt Sermon (Part 3 of 7)

Posted October 19, 2019 • 00:22:25

Following the Kirtland Banking Crisis in 1836, Joseph Smith finally came to Missouri, but dissent against his leadership followed him. Early leaders...

Mormon Expulsion from Jackson County 1833 (Part 2 of 7)

Posted October 16, 2019 • 00:14:03

We’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Alex Baugh. We’ve already discussed some of the issues between Mormons and Missourians in Jackson County,...

Trouble in Missouri 1833 (Part 1 of 7)

Posted October 14, 2019 • 00:19:31

Joseph Smith had a revelation that Jackson County, Missouri was the promised land. It turns out that the Jackson Country residents weren’t on board...

*How Utah Politics are Different than Nation (Part 4 of 4)

Posted October 10, 2019 • 00:00:41

Utah politics are different than national politics in a few different ways. For example, Utah governors enjoy the highest ratings of governors in...

Does LDS Church Control Utah Politics? (Part 3 of 4)

Posted October 7, 2019 • 00:21:44

There have been many charges that the LDS Church controls Utah politics. Rod Decker says the Church is involved in state politics but doesn’t wield...